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if you have china and india do what we are doing, intending to do, you would actually make a change that would make a difference. otherwise, what we're doing is dismantling our industry and essentially exporting it to china and india, where all of the carbon pollution is coming from. >> dealing with china and india is the job of the state department. hillary clinton. >> we were misled and there were protests and that the assault sprang out of that. >> with all due respect, we have four dead americans because of a protest or was it guys out for a walk that decided they would kill americans? what difference, at this point, does it make? it is our job to figure out what happened and figure out -- do everything we can to prevent it from happening again. >> the issue was the attack on our consulate in benghazi, took four lives, and with reference from we just heard, susan rice's comments on tv. one member of congress said clinton had allowed the consulate to become a death trap. what have we learned from these hearings? >> demagoguery is alive and well on capitol hill. what did they expect, t
if you have china and india do what we are doing, intending to do, you would actually make a change that would make a difference. otherwise, what we're doing is dismantling our industry and essentially exporting it to china and india, where all of the carbon pollution is coming from. >> dealing with china and india is the job of the state department. hillary clinton. >> we were misled and there were protests and that the assault sprang out of that. >> with all due respect, we...
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but do any of us do anything about it? >> yes, i try. i like -- i walk to school, and then i also shut the sink off and i take tubs so i don't waste water. so, i fill it up, and then i don't fill it up again. >> well i try to, like, recycle, and i tell, 'cause every day in school we're talking about global warming in our science classes. so, i try to, like, tell other people to recycle and just make sure those polar bears still stay safe. >> well, i try to unplug stuff after using it and all that. >> i think that i as a person try really hard to become eco-friendly and to take care of our environment. >> yeah, i have trouble with that. i probably should do more about it, but i'm very busy a lot of times. but when i can, i definitely do try to contribute less to the global warming. >> well, i, as cliché as it sounds, i don't buy water from the store. i always bring my own little bottle with me. and just little things like that really do make an impact. >> i mean, my parents are raw vegans, so we recycle and we avoid all plastic bags and
but do any of us do anything about it? >> yes, i try. i like -- i walk to school, and then i also shut the sink off and i take tubs so i don't waste water. so, i fill it up, and then i don't fill it up again. >> well i try to, like, recycle, and i tell, 'cause every day in school we're talking about global warming in our science classes. so, i try to, like, tell other people to recycle and just make sure those polar bears still stay safe. >> well, i try to unplug stuff after...
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do you think you'll get some support from the tea party in the house? >> i do. i actually do. you know, a lot of the tea party folks are ferociously concerned about spending. and they especially hate the crony capitalism type of spending in these giveaways to private companies for private gain. i mean, the amgen ceo in 2010 made $21 million. it's a $17 billion company in sales. it has a $64 billion market capitalization. in the news, even though this is, you know, small potatoes for them in some ways, as you mentioned in your opening, the head of amgen gave the good news to the wall street analysts to give a little bit of a boost to the amgen stock price. so i mean, you can't -- it doesn't get worse than this. and it confirms people's expectations or their views that this institution is not on the level. and you know what? those of us in congress, from the tea party to progressive members of the congress, have a responsibility to do everything we can to build trust in that institution so that when it does make tough decisions on taxes, on spending, on energy policy, that ameri
do you think you'll get some support from the tea party in the house? >> i do. i actually do. you know, a lot of the tea party folks are ferociously concerned about spending. and they especially hate the crony capitalism type of spending in these giveaways to private companies for private gain. i mean, the amgen ceo in 2010 made $21 million. it's a $17 billion company in sales. it has a $64 billion market capitalization. in the news, even though this is, you know, small potatoes for them...
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they like to do things their own way. those that do favor stricter control have it tough here. >> to take my gun away from me, you have to get my cold, dead fingers off the trigger first. i will be shooting as long as i'm pulling the trigger. >> the sign above the bar says it all -- guns are as big a part of life here as beer. her rhetoric as a farmer -- she grew up with guns and is keen to show us her most prized possession. >> my dad gave me that done, and he taught me how to shoot it. i was 12 years old. >> do not mess with this one. i can tell you that. >> and i know how should it, too. >> meanwhile, cody has got everything ready. >> this is all we need. >> it takes just 10 minutes to assemble the rifle. he bought every part online, except for the receiver, which has no serial number. the process is totally illegal, and he is unconcerned that it could make life easy for criminals. >> will it be of use? of course. right? how can i say this right will never be of use? of course it will be abused, but to be serious about
they like to do things their own way. those that do favor stricter control have it tough here. >> to take my gun away from me, you have to get my cold, dead fingers off the trigger first. i will be shooting as long as i'm pulling the trigger. >> the sign above the bar says it all -- guns are as big a part of life here as beer. her rhetoric as a farmer -- she grew up with guns and is keen to show us her most prized possession. >> my dad gave me that done, and he taught me how...
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right now he can't do that unless he has 60 votes to do that. he can't even proceed. >> number two. >> number two, nominations. the president makes nominations. there needs to be a clear way for those nominations to get discussed in a short period of time. not 30 hours of senate time, which is more than a week. but in a short period of time, they get discussed and they get a vote on nominations. number three, a conference committee. the house passes one bill. the senate passes another bill. what's supposed to happen is there is a conference committee, and they sort it out. they bring the bill back and then it's adopted by both houses. then the biggest issue is the talking filibuster. that's number four. once the majority leader puts a bill on the floor, which he would now be able to do, puts the bill on the floor, there has to be 41 senators present that object to prevent the bill from moving forward. if they do object, they then have to speak. they have to hold the floor. and yes, the minority can still stop a vote, but they will have to show u
right now he can't do that unless he has 60 votes to do that. he can't even proceed. >> number two. >> number two, nominations. the president makes nominations. there needs to be a clear way for those nominations to get discussed in a short period of time. not 30 hours of senate time, which is more than a week. but in a short period of time, they get discussed and they get a vote on nominations. number three, a conference committee. the house passes one bill. the senate passes...
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that's going to do it for business in this hour. i'm going to leave you with a check on markets. >>> a program featuring emergency measures is being introduced by japan's national police agency. online threats last year using computers infected with a remote control virus prompted police for the measures. they failed to detect the infection. the new measures call for close cooperation between i.t. firms and law enforcement through personnel exchanges. police officers obtain information through former hackers and others who have advanced technologies that can discover weak points in the country's cyber security system. officers are being asked to identify viruses and analyze cyber cases. it proposes sending investigators to the united states to study fbi counter measures against cyber crimes. >>> japanese prosecutors have questioned two former executives of tokyo electric power company about the 2011 accident at the fukushima power plant. prosecutors are believed to have asked them what plans tepco made and pressed on the power suppl
that's going to do it for business in this hour. i'm going to leave you with a check on markets. >>> a program featuring emergency measures is being introduced by japan's national police agency. online threats last year using computers infected with a remote control virus prompted police for the measures. they failed to detect the infection. the new measures call for close cooperation between i.t. firms and law enforcement through personnel exchanges. police officers obtain information...
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i think that we do need a large power source. do i think it's safe? not really, but i guess it's what's needed for what we need right now as a country. >> well, there's a lot more alternative-energy resources out there, but it's also an issue of lack of funds and lack of space, and nuclear power does have benefits, but it's also extremely detrimental to the environment, so i think we should continue to wean our self off of that source and look into more environmentally friendly sources. >> there's no easy answer. drilling for oil can result in environmental disasters like the one recently in the gulf of mexico. and burning coal can add pollution to our air. while no one can guarantee that nuclear power plants can be completely safe, most experts agree plants can be designed to be safer than they are today. >> we see them all the time, but very few of us look closely, so here's this week's "flag facts." >> it's home to the oldest european settlement in north america -- st. augustine. it's where our rockets boldly launch into the final frontier. and if
i think that we do need a large power source. do i think it's safe? not really, but i guess it's what's needed for what we need right now as a country. >> well, there's a lot more alternative-energy resources out there, but it's also an issue of lack of funds and lack of space, and nuclear power does have benefits, but it's also extremely detrimental to the environment, so i think we should continue to wean our self off of that source and look into more environmentally friendly sources....
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he doesn't feel his administration can do that task alone. that's why he's asking for simultaneously monetary action. the policy makers are about to give abe what he's been pushing for the bank of japan officials will likely announce a 2% inflation target. the target is part of abe's plan to tackle inflation with bolder, monetary easing measures. board members will decide the policy together with economic revitalization member as the two-day meeting wraps up. the two sides are still discussing the precise wording of the statement. it will refer to a 2% inflation target. it will also say financial authorities will try to reach the target at an early stage. the document is also expected to clarify the role of the government in japan's economic reform including how politicians will promote growth and fix fiscal health. boj officials are expected to agree at the meeting on fresh monetary easing measures. they announce similar moves last december. this will be first time in nearly a decade that the bank decides on such action at two consecutive me
he doesn't feel his administration can do that task alone. that's why he's asking for simultaneously monetary action. the policy makers are about to give abe what he's been pushing for the bank of japan officials will likely announce a 2% inflation target. the target is part of abe's plan to tackle inflation with bolder, monetary easing measures. board members will decide the policy together with economic revitalization member as the two-day meeting wraps up. the two sides are still discussing...
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. >> kawana said the crisis has forced jgc to tackle the crucial problem of how it can continue doing business overseas while ensuring the safety of its workers. he said the company will place top priority on this matter. kawana added that the company will do everything it can to confirm the safety of one foreign staff member who remains missing. >>> aviation authorities in the united states and japan are keeping in closer contact these days. most of their discussions involve the 787 dreamliner. the boeing-made plane has been grounded, following a series of problems. the biggest involves the jet's batteries. nhk world brings us up to speed on the investigation. >> reporter: investigators with the u.s. national transportation safety board have spent hours picking through the remains of a japan airlines 787 battery, hoping to find out why it caught fire earlier this month, while the plane was on the tarmac in boston. >> we do not expect to see fire events on board aircrafts. this is a very serious air safety concern. >> reporter: the lithium ion batteries play a key role in improving th
. >> kawana said the crisis has forced jgc to tackle the crucial problem of how it can continue doing business overseas while ensuring the safety of its workers. he said the company will place top priority on this matter. kawana added that the company will do everything it can to confirm the safety of one foreign staff member who remains missing. >>> aviation authorities in the united states and japan are keeping in closer contact these days. most of their discussions involve the...
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japanese prime minister shinzo abe is starting off the new year facing a long to-do list, and as he sorts through it all, he's firming up his priorities. abe held his first news conference the year on friday and he underscored his dedication to strengthening the japanese economy. the prime minister says he plans to decide on a fiscal 2013 draft budget within this month. he also confirmed he will submit a large scale supplementary budget to the diet for quick enactment. abe says he wants the two budgets to finance spending seamlessly over the next 15 months to restore a strong economy. he also says the bank of japan should adopt bold monetary policies in close coordination with his government. >> translator: the bank of japan's monetary policy is critically important in terms of foreign exchange rates and in achieving a 2% inflation target. i strongly expect the central bank to act responsibly. >> prime minister abe also spoke about nuclear power. he indicated his government will consider allowing utilities to build new plants. >> translator: the government will go over what we've learned
japanese prime minister shinzo abe is starting off the new year facing a long to-do list, and as he sorts through it all, he's firming up his priorities. abe held his first news conference the year on friday and he underscored his dedication to strengthening the japanese economy. the prime minister says he plans to decide on a fiscal 2013 draft budget within this month. he also confirmed he will submit a large scale supplementary budget to the diet for quick enactment. abe says he wants the two...
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we do not want this anymore. to many families are being destroyed. >> quetta is the capital of this province and it has been the center of conflict for decades and also a flashpoint for sectarian violence. >> voters have been going to the polls in the czech republic to directly elect a president for the first time. nine candidates are competing. >> unsurprisingly, the front- runners include two former prime ministers, but an unlikely candid is livening up the race. social media campaign has catapulted him into third raise in the polls. >> composer and painter vladimir franz wants to become the next president of the czech republic. he is running as an independent. the unforgettable phrase of a protest movement against the political establishment. even he is amazed by the campaign. >> i was completely surprised. right from the very start, the response was tumultuous. >> for months, a legion of volunteers collected signatures for his candidacy and raised awareness. the effort struck a chord in many people. but distr
we do not want this anymore. to many families are being destroyed. >> quetta is the capital of this province and it has been the center of conflict for decades and also a flashpoint for sectarian violence. >> voters have been going to the polls in the czech republic to directly elect a president for the first time. nine candidates are competing. >> unsurprisingly, the front- runners include two former prime ministers, but an unlikely candid is livening up the race. social...
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not get water, i do not have a job. and there's six other guys who work here with me, and we are all in the same boat. >> experts say those prayers are not likely to be answered. they predict temperatures will continue to rise, which could mean more extreme weather, droughts, and super storms. >> will be right back after a short break. please stay with us. >> welcome back. >> 2013 is a big election year in germany. chancellor angela merkel is in a strong position to win another four years in power. >> but if her conservative christian democrats come out on top, they will likely be forming a new government without their current liberal ftp coalition partners. on wednesday, merkel held her first cabinet meeting of the new year, and some of the faces seen here may not be around in 2014. although her conservative party has been gaining in the polls, the free democrats are under intense pressure. unless there numbers improve, they could be out of the bundestag after the election. >> with so much at stake and with all the par
not get water, i do not have a job. and there's six other guys who work here with me, and we are all in the same boat. >> experts say those prayers are not likely to be answered. they predict temperatures will continue to rise, which could mean more extreme weather, droughts, and super storms. >> will be right back after a short break. please stay with us. >> welcome back. >> 2013 is a big election year in germany. chancellor angela merkel is in a strong position to win...
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please do bundle up. go down to shanghai on thursday. the northeast is experiencing wet conditions even new york city saw sleet on wednesday afternoon. the system will continue to move towards the east quite slowly. conditions will stay almost the same into your thursday. you can see this showing up. the parts of the appalachians you could see heavy snow showers. behind it strong northwesterly winds are blowing in resulting in high waves as well as heavy snow showers on the eastern side of the lake. up to 30 centimeters through your friday. 24 degrees in los angeles. a very chilly minus 22 degrees in winnipeg and minus three for chicago. finally, severe weather is continuing in the east and half of mediterranean. lots of severe thunderstorms and a risk of hail. we have reports of 70 millimeters of rain. severe thunderstorms are erupting in western section of turkey. to the north of this low pressure system precipitation is snow back to the north is dry thanks to a high pressure system. the reason for the nasty weather is that cold air fr
please do bundle up. go down to shanghai on thursday. the northeast is experiencing wet conditions even new york city saw sleet on wednesday afternoon. the system will continue to move towards the east quite slowly. conditions will stay almost the same into your thursday. you can see this showing up. the parts of the appalachians you could see heavy snow showers. behind it strong northwesterly winds are blowing in resulting in high waves as well as heavy snow showers on the eastern side of the...
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food is kept vibrating so that ice crystals do not form. this water is below freezing. cooled. it turns to ice at the slightest change in condition. this is the key to freshness. these two sardines have been frozen and thawed. seen under an electron microscope the super cooled cells are unbroken. the conventional frozen cells are virtually destroyed. in traditional freezing water molecules and cells crystallize toward the surface. they expand and breakthrough the cell walls. that's why when frozen food is thawed water and flavor components seep out. super cooling combines ultra fast freezing with electromagnetic waves. ice crystals do not expand. a food company from barcelona is sampling the super cooling freezers. this mushroom was frozen a year ago. >> smells like the first day. >> it's from last year. >> reporter: they also try an oyster. it's 1-year-old too. >> if you say it's frozen, then the people ll swill say maybe t quality is not good but if you don't say they won't note. >> reporter: maria developed the technology. he was inspired by stories of mammoths being discove
food is kept vibrating so that ice crystals do not form. this water is below freezing. cooled. it turns to ice at the slightest change in condition. this is the key to freshness. these two sardines have been frozen and thawed. seen under an electron microscope the super cooled cells are unbroken. the conventional frozen cells are virtually destroyed. in traditional freezing water molecules and cells crystallize toward the surface. they expand and breakthrough the cell walls. that's why when...
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. >> there is one thing to take from 50 years since the treaty is that we do make a difference. but this is perhaps not the worst strategy for getting through the current crisis. >> for more, we have our correspondent from the parliamentary studios. franco-german relations have been put to the test over the last year. has it caused by problems to date? >> of course the two have had their cautious over the strategy meant in tackling the eurozone debt crisis. we know that merkel is very fond of talking about universality. the clashes have been stronger between other heads of government between france and germany in the past 30 years. it is so fundamental to the sense of their identity. any clashes will not seriously rock about. >> why not britain or any of the other global powers? >> in fact, he insisted in the treaty there should be a preamble added that the franco- german friendship would not in any way prejudice the relationship between britain and the united states. they have received a french band initiation from charles de gaulle that he did not get from the british prime mi
. >> there is one thing to take from 50 years since the treaty is that we do make a difference. but this is perhaps not the worst strategy for getting through the current crisis. >> for more, we have our correspondent from the parliamentary studios. franco-german relations have been put to the test over the last year. has it caused by problems to date? >> of course the two have had their cautious over the strategy meant in tackling the eurozone debt crisis. we know that merkel...
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helena is convinced she is doing the right thing. she cannot see any prospects for herself in portugal. >> i am word because i cannot see things improving in this country. i can only see things getting worse. young people leaving, and the ony people saying are those who are tooled and not have any opportunities abroad. -- are too old and do not have any opportunities abroad. >> it is very difficult. it takes courage. after all, this is my home. >> she wants to earn money for a few years and then return to memo we all love a trip to the movies, and german cinema has a rich history of its own. the german film archive in berlin has been celebrating film for 50 years. let's take a look at the museum that is dedicated to keeping films alive. >> 50 years ago, he combined his passion for films with his love of collecting by opening the film archives in berlin. emma on the camera, you can see it is fitted with all sorts of mechanisms for cross fading and performing visual tricks. >> the collection documents the history of german films going
helena is convinced she is doing the right thing. she cannot see any prospects for herself in portugal. >> i am word because i cannot see things improving in this country. i can only see things getting worse. young people leaving, and the ony people saying are those who are tooled and not have any opportunities abroad. -- are too old and do not have any opportunities abroad. >> it is very difficult. it takes courage. after all, this is my home. >> she wants to earn money for a...
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they do not meet retailer stands ardz on physical appearance. they sell away 50% of food before the expiring date. in developing countries, a large quantity of food rots before it reaches consumers due to poor transportation and storage facilities. the global population will increase by 35% to 9.5 billion in 2075. >>> xi is planning her first visit to japan in more than 25 years. patchari raksawong in bangkok has more details. patchari, good evening. >>> good evening, gene. aung san suu kyi has expressed her intention to visit japan as soon as march. now, myanmar's opposition leader is the icon of the country's push towards democracy. she is expected to ask tokyo to support her cause. aung san suu kyi told an nhk reporter at the parliament in the capital on friday that she received an invitation from the japanese government. the visit would be her first to japan in 27 years. she stayed in japan from 1985 to 1986 as a guest researcher at the center for southeast asian studies of kyoto university. aung san suu kyi won the nobel peace prize in 1991
they do not meet retailer stands ardz on physical appearance. they sell away 50% of food before the expiring date. in developing countries, a large quantity of food rots before it reaches consumers due to poor transportation and storage facilities. the global population will increase by 35% to 9.5 billion in 2075. >>> xi is planning her first visit to japan in more than 25 years. patchari raksawong in bangkok has more details. patchari, good evening. >>> good evening, gene....
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if you must, please do bundle up. the lake effect snow will still be adding additional snowfall of about 15 centimeters. 13 centimeters will be piling up in is sierras and the northern rockies. that's going to be creeping inland. take a look at that in minneapolis it's minus 13 degrees hence that freezing in an instant new york. new york, minus 6 degrees for your high. you saw the temperature to about midsummer like temperatures yesterday. moving over to the asian continent now taking about the haze and fog that covered much of the areas in china. finally we'll see some winds to disburse all those bad air qualities. we have a low pressure system that will be developing over the sea of japan moving into our country. we'll have a short break as this low pressure system moves away making things fine and clear and sunny in tokyo. thunderstorms and hail will be in store for us. minus 6 in seoul on your friday. when that cold air pulls cold air toward japan minus 3. here across the european continent we have snowy weather.
if you must, please do bundle up. the lake effect snow will still be adding additional snowfall of about 15 centimeters. 13 centimeters will be piling up in is sierras and the northern rockies. that's going to be creeping inland. take a look at that in minneapolis it's minus 13 degrees hence that freezing in an instant new york. new york, minus 6 degrees for your high. you saw the temperature to about midsummer like temperatures yesterday. moving over to the asian continent now taking about the...
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why do the republicans dislike him? he's a republican. >> he is in the lrepublican party the way lieberman stands with the democrats. he was never popular in his own party. he came out very strongly against nominating him because of anti-gay sentiments in the past. the apologized but it was not accepted by frank and others. he voted against sections against iran. he appears to be ready to make huge cuts in spending in defense and alike, for example, leon panetta, who argued against sequestration cuts saying it would hollow out the military. you get the sense from panetta that he would resign in principle if the sequestration went into effect. there's a lot of argument against him on the left and right. >> a former combat veteran of vietnam going to the pentagon. >> someone who has seen combat, spilled blood of enemies in combat. it would be great for so many of the hawks to develop their think tanks. he is demanded independence of conscience. he has been a very loyal republican. the pointy criticized was president bush
why do the republicans dislike him? he's a republican. >> he is in the lrepublican party the way lieberman stands with the democrats. he was never popular in his own party. he came out very strongly against nominating him because of anti-gay sentiments in the past. the apologized but it was not accepted by frank and others. he voted against sections against iran. he appears to be ready to make huge cuts in spending in defense and alike, for example, leon panetta, who argued against...
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in december, belfast decided to do the same. that was the result of a compromise between unionists counselors who wanted the flag to continue flying and nationalists who wanted it taken down altogether. the move caused anger in the unionist community. some see it as an attack on their cultural identity. security forces have struggled to control the by it -- control the rioting that has ensued in parts of the city. the police have accused unionist militants groups of orchestrating the violence. at least 60 officers have been wounded in the rioting. the unrest is reawakening memories of the troubles -- three decades of violence between protestant and catholic extremists that claimed almost 4000 lives before a peace deal was signed in 1998. >> just a few days ago, north korea announced it is planning to open up its economy to foreign investment with the help of german business experts. the news came after its leader announced plans to overhaul the nation's economy. >> in a sign of just how fast events in the north are now moving, t
in december, belfast decided to do the same. that was the result of a compromise between unionists counselors who wanted the flag to continue flying and nationalists who wanted it taken down altogether. the move caused anger in the unionist community. some see it as an attack on their cultural identity. security forces have struggled to control the by it -- control the rioting that has ensued in parts of the city. the police have accused unionist militants groups of orchestrating the violence....
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. >> do we treat our flag differently than other countries do? >> we do. for example, a lot of countries may or may not be bothered as much if it brushes the ground or touches the ground, but especially in the unique way we fold the flag. very few countries fold it like a triangle. a lot of them, they simply roll it up as a square, fold it as a square, or roll it up as a cylinder. but the unique triangle, that's a very american thing. especially in disposing of the flag, we have a special ceremony where the flag is cut into different stripes and parts and then ceremoniously burned, whereas some places, they just simply get rid of it. >> whether it's flying over a fort or hanging on your porch, it's our flag, so handle it with care. for "tkn," i'm carly. >> when it comes to improving grades, scientists in spain say girls have a leg up. they compared girls who walked or biked to school with girls who caught a ride. on average, the more physically active girls scored four points higher on math and verbal tests. the researchers say exercise made the difference
. >> do we treat our flag differently than other countries do? >> we do. for example, a lot of countries may or may not be bothered as much if it brushes the ground or touches the ground, but especially in the unique way we fold the flag. very few countries fold it like a triangle. a lot of them, they simply roll it up as a square, fold it as a square, or roll it up as a cylinder. but the unique triangle, that's a very american thing. especially in disposing of the flag, we have a...
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this is not how you do it. it is not a legitimate tactic of politics to threaten to destroy the country if you don't get what you want. and people who make that demand have no standing. you should not give them anything. but he did. he actually did, in fact, make some significant concessions on spending, in order to get a rise in the debt limit. he blinked a little bit on the fiscal cliff. not as badly as some of us feared, but he did not, in fact, hold out for the full revenue package. and so, some of us are worried. now, i have to say, i mean, i'm reading my own stage directions here. people like me are, in part, going after him, warning about the wimping out thing in order to turn that into a self-denying prophesy. that the idea is to make a situation where the president will be aware what people will say about him if he does give in here so it doesn't happen. >> more than many economists i read, you keep politics at center stage in writing about the economy. those are two different narratives in one sense.
this is not how you do it. it is not a legitimate tactic of politics to threaten to destroy the country if you don't get what you want. and people who make that demand have no standing. you should not give them anything. but he did. he actually did, in fact, make some significant concessions on spending, in order to get a rise in the debt limit. he blinked a little bit on the fiscal cliff. not as badly as some of us feared, but he did not, in fact, hold out for the full revenue package. and so,...
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it's just the body trying to get the object out. >> so, what do we do? >> i've brought my friend cami here. she's gonna help us learn what to do if somebody is conscious and choking. so, first, i need to make sure she's choking. she's not making any sound. are you choking, cami? she might nod or make a big face at me. i'm gonna tell someone else to call 911, 'cause i want to make sure help is on the way. and i am gonna place one of my arms across her chest and have her bend forward, all the way, at the waist. and then i'm gonna find a spot right in between her shoulder blades and give five really forceful back blows right in between the shoulder blades. i'm not actually giving cami back blows, 'cause she's not actually choking, but in real life it would be really forceful. if that doesn't work, i'm gonna have her stand up. i'm gonna ask her, "can you show me your belly button? just point to it." perfect. i'm gonna make a fist. thumb side of my fist goes right above her belly button. grab my fist with the other hand, and i'm gonna give five abdominal thru
it's just the body trying to get the object out. >> so, what do we do? >> i've brought my friend cami here. she's gonna help us learn what to do if somebody is conscious and choking. so, first, i need to make sure she's choking. she's not making any sound. are you choking, cami? she might nod or make a big face at me. i'm gonna tell someone else to call 911, 'cause i want to make sure help is on the way. and i am gonna place one of my arms across her chest and have her bend forward,...
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unless you get china and india on board, we can do nothing. >> if we cannot do everything, we do nothing? is this not an incentive for some sort of collegial activity? >> charles may be at least partially right in terms of how much you can do limiting the damage. but a very small thing -- we give a flood insurance to people who live in places where we all know you should not be living. you should be building for the back from the shorelines -- not miles, but farther back. we don't have to have the country provide federally subsidized flood insurance for that. >> is it one of those other issues like gun control -- hey, we cannot do anything about it? >> yes, we have a dysfunctional political system that is unable to deal with these issues. >> but if you are overshadowed by china and india, why would dismantle your economy -- >> flood insurance or building tiny houses on the shore -- how hard is it -- >> i agree with you on that, but we're talking about how much carbon you put in the atmosphere. > actually, i am on charles' side on this bid on the big stuff, there is nothing we can do it b
unless you get china and india on board, we can do nothing. >> if we cannot do everything, we do nothing? is this not an incentive for some sort of collegial activity? >> charles may be at least partially right in terms of how much you can do limiting the damage. but a very small thing -- we give a flood insurance to people who live in places where we all know you should not be living. you should be building for the back from the shorelines -- not miles, but farther back. we don't...
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do stay with us. we'll be back with more of your updates at the top of the hour.
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president barack obama says republicans have to do what he calls the right thing on raising the debt ceiling. he says if they don't the u.s. faces a federal default and confusion in financial markets. >> the republicans can act responsibly and pay america's bills or put america through another economic crisis. >> obama says raising the debt limit is necessary for the government to meet its obligations. he said he's willing to compromise on cutting the budget deficit but not in exchange for increasing the debt ceiling. the u.s. government has reached a borrowing limit set by law but republicans continue to reject an increase without spending cuts in social security and other programs. now it's not the first time the u.s. has faced such a stand off. in the summer of 2011 the government and congress remained at odds over raising the limit until the last minute. the incident weighed down on share prices. it also prompted the first downgrade on u.s. government bonds. global car makers are showcasing their latest model at the 2013 international auto show in detroit. more than 50 new models
president barack obama says republicans have to do what he calls the right thing on raising the debt ceiling. he says if they don't the u.s. faces a federal default and confusion in financial markets. >> the republicans can act responsibly and pay america's bills or put america through another economic crisis. >> obama says raising the debt limit is necessary for the government to meet its obligations. he said he's willing to compromise on cutting the budget deficit but not in...
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, do this.' and it's not climate change." so until they feel that they have to act many of them probably won't. and in fact, almost you couldn't find a worse problem that fits with our current political institutions, okay. because this is a long term problem, okay. our government is run on two-year cycles, four-year cycles or six-year cycles. our businesses are essentially run on three-month cycles, what is the next shareholder report going to tell you, okay? those time frames of decision making lead to decisions that are profitable or best in the short run but do not adequately address these long term creeping problems that turn out to be much worse when they are allowed to fester. and it's not just climate change. it's the health care problem, it's the entitlements issue, it's debt and deficits. all of these are not things that suddenly happened in the space of a couple months. these are long term problems that people were warning about years and years ago and yet we didn't respond back when th
, do this.' and it's not climate change." so until they feel that they have to act many of them probably won't. and in fact, almost you couldn't find a worse problem that fits with our current political institutions, okay. because this is a long term problem, okay. our government is run on two-year cycles, four-year cycles or six-year cycles. our businesses are essentially run on three-month cycles, what is the next shareholder report going to tell you, okay? those time frames of decision...
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when do you know when to pass it on? >> actually, when people tell us that they don't need us anymore. >> reporter: but in all seriousness, she says that is her ultimate goal. >> when we started this project, there were some parents or schoolteachers who are against it because they were the actual victim of the war. they didn't trust any groups yet. but as the age of the children start changing, they also started changing, the adults started changing, and the schoolteachers started presenting these projects to other areas affected by the conflict. so when we saw that, we came to think that, you know, our job here is done. >> reporter: a small sign of success in regions where any success is a big step forward. rina nakana, nhk world, tokyo. >>> japan's new government has been in place for just about two weeks, but the people who lead it are wasting no time giving the country a financial makeover. ai joins us with more from the business news. ai, what are they up to? >> catherine, they are re-evaluating the budget implemen
when do you know when to pass it on? >> actually, when people tell us that they don't need us anymore. >> reporter: but in all seriousness, she says that is her ultimate goal. >> when we started this project, there were some parents or schoolteachers who are against it because they were the actual victim of the war. they didn't trust any groups yet. but as the age of the children start changing, they also started changing, the adults started changing, and the schoolteachers...
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italy is doing. all we are doing -- all we're interested in is how you're up competes against the rest of the world. >> when it comes to the bottom line, the eu is a mainstay for a great many businesses across britain. for them, leaving the single market would be a nightmare scenario. am i getting down to some core corporate news now, anderman gineing giantiemens has reported a 12% drop in profits. it also said the number of orders that had received fell during the same time. >> the manufacturing has been focusing on - headlines in recent months, including delays in the delivery of its new high- speed trains, but the group says it is sticking by its sales and profitability forecast for the current year, thanks to savings as part of a massive restructuring program. let's get a look now at how the markets have reacted to all of that news. our correspondence sent -- sends us this report -- our correspondent sends us this report from frankfurt. >> the forecast was very weak. traders in frankfurt said the
italy is doing. all we are doing -- all we're interested in is how you're up competes against the rest of the world. >> when it comes to the bottom line, the eu is a mainstay for a great many businesses across britain. for them, leaving the single market would be a nightmare scenario. am i getting down to some core corporate news now, anderman gineing giantiemens has reported a 12% drop in profits. it also said the number of orders that had received fell during the same time. >> the...
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if the party does not make the 5% threshold needed to get in the bundestag in the elections, we do not know exactly when the date will be, but it will amount to a political sea change in germany. they will lose the preferred partner and will almost certainly be forced into a coalition with the social democrats to stay governing. it would transform german politics and they have been in power since 1949. >> thank you for the insight. to brazil now where torrential rain has been drenching the state of rio de janeiro. >> it has triggered heavy flooding in the region killing one man leaving hundreds homeless. what's the hardest hit is the mountainous region north of the city. >> what was once a street is now a raging torrent. flash floods causing misery 4000 in the north of the state of rio de janeiro. within minutes, the downpour triggering massive mudslides a sweeping away entire houses. they have only seconds to get to safety. >> the girls were sleeping in the living room and we had just enough time to grab them and go to the roof. it happened very quickly. >> my neighbors told me to get
if the party does not make the 5% threshold needed to get in the bundestag in the elections, we do not know exactly when the date will be, but it will amount to a political sea change in germany. they will lose the preferred partner and will almost certainly be forced into a coalition with the social democrats to stay governing. it would transform german politics and they have been in power since 1949. >> thank you for the insight. to brazil now where torrential rain has been drenching...
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there is still a lot to do to clean up no. mali. >> what about those who say they will not allow government forces to return to the areas under their control? >> all told, they are really marginalized. as we have been -- they have been pushed away by islamists, we have not much power to actually defend their stance. >> thank you very much for that. >> on 2 news now of apparent executions in syria. activists say at least 65 men have been found dead in the northern city of aleppo. the bodies were found scattered along a river in a contested district of the cimany victims s tied behind their backs. each appeared to had a single gunshot wound to the head. activists say it is not clear which side carried out the killings. femic egypt's political crisis and ongoing unrest could lead to the collapse of the state. -- >> at egypt's political crisis and ongoing unrest. >> five days of rioting have left dozens dead. tens of thousands defied a government-declared state of emergency, which prohibits demonstrations, and gathered for protest
there is still a lot to do to clean up no. mali. >> what about those who say they will not allow government forces to return to the areas under their control? >> all told, they are really marginalized. as we have been -- they have been pushed away by islamists, we have not much power to actually defend their stance. >> thank you very much for that. >> on 2 news now of apparent executions in syria. activists say at least 65 men have been found dead in the northern city of...
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if you do not work, you do not make any money and then you have nothing to do. >> traveling around the world. these are moments of fun. >> happiness means everything to me. if you aren't happy, your heart starts to a can that will kill you. i let my anchor go because i do not want to be angry. -- i let my anger go. >> i think god that i'm alive. -- i thank god. you have to be grateful and happy that you are alive. >> that was pretty funny, going to the championships with the local band. [bagpipes] ♪ >> to us, happiness is peace on all over the world, but especially in the middle east. >> going to work every day, waking up to see another day. >> it is still 2012 in ireland, but they are set to take over the presidency of the european union. it changes every six months and it has been held by cyprus since july. ireland, since the bailout, they have won praise for their austerity measures. nearly half of what was spent when ireland last held the ball in 1940. switching gears to formula one. >> the german driver has been on a nonstop promotional blitz since being crowned the august for t
if you do not work, you do not make any money and then you have nothing to do. >> traveling around the world. these are moments of fun. >> happiness means everything to me. if you aren't happy, your heart starts to a can that will kill you. i let my anchor go because i do not want to be angry. -- i let my anger go. >> i think god that i'm alive. -- i thank god. you have to be grateful and happy that you are alive. >> that was pretty funny, going to the championships with...
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i do not think that is so bad. we've said we want to be successful, and would get the quality to achieve that, but success is not just first place. >> bayern will do their thing. they are just too good this year. they are consistent. after them, we want to play a stronger role. >> bayern are so far ahead, it would be a huge upset if it were not to be crowned champions of germany in may. >> our sports correspondent joins us now in the studio to talk about the bundesliga. welcome. it is hard to talk about bayern and the bundesliga without mentioning pep guardiolo. is the coup in danger of overshadowing the entire rest of the season? >> yes, while it is very exciting for fans and media, and is probably a bit less exciting for the current coach who risks looking like something of a lame duck. i think bayern should not be waiting until pep arrives to win trophies. bearing in mind the way the team collapsed at the end of last season, these players really need to knuckle down. >> what other developments caught your eye du
i do not think that is so bad. we've said we want to be successful, and would get the quality to achieve that, but success is not just first place. >> bayern will do their thing. they are just too good this year. they are consistent. after them, we want to play a stronger role. >> bayern are so far ahead, it would be a huge upset if it were not to be crowned champions of germany in may. >> our sports correspondent joins us now in the studio to talk about the bundesliga....
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is, if you cannot do everything, you do nothing. i do not think that is when you're looking for. we are not going to confiscate all guns in the united states. i will point this out. when i was in the marine corps, a carton of lucky strikes was $10. now, it is $9 a pack. it was not just simply the culture and glamour, they put a cost on it. we ought to put a cost on ammunition. bullets ought to be prohibitively expensive. >> a well regulated militia necessary to keep the freedom of the people shall not be infringed. that is from the constitution. does that speak to the right of the termination through a regulated defense establishment, or is this a green light for someone to out of his garage like an armory? >> the supreme court differs on this. they have upheld the second amendment. it does give protection to gun owners and makes it a moot issue. i think this is mostly for show right now, and is a diversion -- i am all for gun control but i do not think it will happen -- a diversion from the bigger issues like climate change and the
is, if you cannot do everything, you do nothing. i do not think that is when you're looking for. we are not going to confiscate all guns in the united states. i will point this out. when i was in the marine corps, a carton of lucky strikes was $10. now, it is $9 a pack. it was not just simply the culture and glamour, they put a cost on it. we ought to put a cost on ammunition. bullets ought to be prohibitively expensive. >> a well regulated militia necessary to keep the freedom of the...
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do we have any idea what this mission will look like? >> it is important to stress first of all that the idea is not new. back in december, they agreed they saw the situation and said they would send down a couple of hundred instructors -- of around 200 instructors -- to train the army, and now, of course, in light of recent developments, this mission will be sped up, which means 200 instructors or 250 will be sent down. they will instruct the army in terms of basic military training, but also in the field of international and humanitarian law and how to protect civilians. there are not many details yet in the number -- and the number of people deployed to the ground could rise again. all we know is that the training mission will be led by a french commander. >> how has the mission been affected by the hostage situation? >> we have heard from our paris correspondent and everyone here in brussels agrees this crisis is expanding. it is becoming a crisis of the whole region, so of course that has an impact also on the mission. the eu has sa
do we have any idea what this mission will look like? >> it is important to stress first of all that the idea is not new. back in december, they agreed they saw the situation and said they would send down a couple of hundred instructors -- of around 200 instructors -- to train the army, and now, of course, in light of recent developments, this mission will be sped up, which means 200 instructors or 250 will be sent down. they will instruct the army in terms of basic military training, but...
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do that -- he has to do that because the congress has to agree on that. >> to find out how global exchanges have responded, we will hear from frankfurt in a moment. first, this report on the first trading day of the year, starting in asia. fanfare for the start of the new trading year in south korea. analysts here are optimistic, despite the eurozone's continuing debt crisis and concerns about flat economic growth in developed countries. news that washington had sidestepped the fiscal cliff boosted markets across asia. >> people are very relieved this morning because the u.s. is very likely to fix their own problems in the next few days. >> the kospi index had a rise of 1.7%. the hang seng climbed above 23,000 for the first time in more than a year-and-a-half. most analysts are still urging caution and say that many of the world's economic problems remain unsolved. >> 2013 is likely to be a year of high risks and high returns compared to the previous year. in the latter half of the year, stocks will rise due to a recovery in the developed world. >> stocks in the new york also made a strong
do that -- he has to do that because the congress has to agree on that. >> to find out how global exchanges have responded, we will hear from frankfurt in a moment. first, this report on the first trading day of the year, starting in asia. fanfare for the start of the new trading year in south korea. analysts here are optimistic, despite the eurozone's continuing debt crisis and concerns about flat economic growth in developed countries. news that washington had sidestepped the fiscal...
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well, that is going to do it in business for this hour. i'm going to leave you with a look at some other markets in asia open this hour. ♪ >>> japanese government officials have spent the past few weeks trying to find out what happened in a hostage crisis in algeria. then they had to bring the remains of ten japanese victims home. now they've pledged $120 million to help stabilize countries in africa. senior vice dporn minister masaji matsuyama made the pledge at a donor conference in the ethiopian capital addis ababa. >> terrorism takes away innocent lives. we will never condone such acts. >> he said donor countries need to address poverty and unemployment if they are to eradicate terrorism. he said government officials have earmarked the money for security measures and to help refugees and nations in conflict. >>> japanese officials are focusing on the terrorist threat at home, too. officials with the national police agency say nuclear plants are an obvious target. they're asking for more money to reinforce security. agency leaders are
well, that is going to do it in business for this hour. i'm going to leave you with a look at some other markets in asia open this hour. ♪ >>> japanese government officials have spent the past few weeks trying to find out what happened in a hostage crisis in algeria. then they had to bring the remains of ten japanese victims home. now they've pledged $120 million to help stabilize countries in africa. senior vice dporn minister masaji matsuyama made the pledge at a donor conference...
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they say the facility has nothing to do with nuclear development. >> we hope that we will be allowed to go to parchin and if access is granted we will welcome the chance to do so. >> representatives of six countries are taking another diplomatic tack. they're scheduled to meet with iranian officials later this month in istanbul. now, israeli leaders have threatened military action if the diplomatic efforts do not resolve the standoff. >>> indian prime minister manmohan singh said relations with pakistan are no longer business as usual. he's criticizing pakistanis for what he called a barbaric act in the disputed region of kashmir. the indian and pakistani militaries fought three times last week along the line that divides them. soldiers on both sides were killed. indian government officials have asked their pakistani counterparts to investigate the deaths of two indian soldiers whose bodies were mutilated. the pakistanis have dismissed the allegations as propaganda. india and pakistan have fought two wars over kashmir. diplomats started talking again two years ago to improve ties. bu
they say the facility has nothing to do with nuclear development. >> we hope that we will be allowed to go to parchin and if access is granted we will welcome the chance to do so. >> representatives of six countries are taking another diplomatic tack. they're scheduled to meet with iranian officials later this month in istanbul. now, israeli leaders have threatened military action if the diplomatic efforts do not resolve the standoff. >>> indian prime minister manmohan...
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it has a lot to do with the election victory in lower saxony. it was part -- in part because they have strong elysian partners. -- coalition partners. that is a bit of a plus -- strategic fuss. the man they want to send into the ring to challenge angela merkel, peer steinbrueck, he has had his back against the wall not too long ago because of the indiscreet comments he made, also because of his extracurricular activities on the lecturing circuit, earning hundreds of thousands of euros. it was very controversial. he looks like a more -- more formidable challenger. >> what will the campaign issues be? >> social justice, minimum wage. they are talking about greater tax equity, a campaign against tax havens and tax evasion'ns, a clawing back against the prices we have seen rising, and more measures to rein in the financial sector. will it be a winning formula? we will have to see what the voters say. >> one of the world's richest man and a philanthropist, bill gates was -- bill gates, was there. what did he have to say? , he pointed out that germany
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their survival. >> reporter: his work was displayed in a temple. >> translator: the best thing can i do to keep our tradition is to share the wonderful techniques of metal leaf and textiles. we have other people. >> reporter: his work is popular with collectors overseas, including the u.s. and he is planning an exhibition in hong kong this spring. >>> people are bundling up more than usual. >> the coldest air of the season so far is blanketing much of japan producing bone chilling temperatures and heavy snow showers on the western flank of the nation. conditions are improving across the west. snow showers will continue into tomorrow. it's going to be accompanied by thunderstorms as well as gusting winds. it's been on the cold side in winter across much of japan. we've had staggering amounts of snowfall. to give you an idea how much snowfall we've had so far let's take a look at this chart. about 1,000 centimeters of snow has fallen. some of it has melted but still 400 centimeters remain on the ground. even on the pacific side we don't usually see heavy snow in winter this winter is an e
their survival. >> reporter: his work was displayed in a temple. >> translator: the best thing can i do to keep our tradition is to share the wonderful techniques of metal leaf and textiles. we have other people. >> reporter: his work is popular with collectors overseas, including the u.s. and he is planning an exhibition in hong kong this spring. >>> people are bundling up more than usual. >> the coldest air of the season so far is blanketing much of japan...
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the real question is how often do you make bad choices about what you eat? but there are not in the general rules about what should not be on your plate. >> for years, people have been buying organic food because they thought it was healthier, but it has just as many calories and fat as normal supermarket products. the only difference is that fewer chemicals are used in its production, and that can confuse consumers. drinking coffee was long considered to be bad for you, but scientists now say it could actually help you. coffee drinkers have lower risk of diabetes, for example. two liters of water a day was also considered a must, but that, too, turns out to be a myth. >> o course you should drink when you're thirsty, but you do not have to drink all day long. >> and what about the enemy of every diet -- fat? for years, people were told they should cut the fat if they wanted to cut their weight, but that is necessary for a healthy metabolism, and, of course, it tastes good, too. than in many think they should not enjoy the food that they eat if they really w
the real question is how often do you make bad choices about what you eat? but there are not in the general rules about what should not be on your plate. >> for years, people have been buying organic food because they thought it was healthier, but it has just as many calories and fat as normal supermarket products. the only difference is that fewer chemicals are used in its production, and that can confuse consumers. drinking coffee was long considered to be bad for you, but scientists...
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his visit reflects growing japanese interest in doing business with asean. indonesia, for example, has the world's fourth largest population and a growing class of middle-income consumers. no wonder then the japanese convenience store chains are lining up to open shops in cities like jakarta. from there, we have this report. >> reporter: the indonesian capital is the busiest in asean. a convenience store chain launched here last year and opened two stores in a row. >> translator: indonesia's population is 240 million. i'm convinced we can build a larger chain network here than in japan. >> reporter: the company plans to open 500 others within five years. mostly middle in income areas, the arrival chains already have a presence. to stand out, japanese company has a secret weapon. ready-made meals. a big seller in its home market. chicken is in sale in japan for the equivalent of less than 50 cents per skewer. they want to develop new items. this is a sample, fried noodles. >> translator: the taste is good, so let's keep it. we should adjust the quaupt though.
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many complained that authorities do little to prevent or punish sexual crimes. demonstrators are hoping attitudes will begin to change. >> i don't know how much of security will change, even after all of this. i hope it will be out there in the minds of some people, some kind of consciousness will come. >> prosecutors have said they will seek the death penalty if the men are convicted, but experts caution that moving too quickly could give the defendant's for appeal if they are found guilty -- defendants grounds for appeal if they are found guilty. >> the crowd gathered in the southern chinese city of guangzhou. they laid chrysanthemums, a flower traditionally used that chinese funerals. the demonstration came after government censors blocked a new year's article in the popular liberal newspaper, calling for greater reforms from the communist party's newly elected leader xi jinping. egypt has resumed talks with the international monetary fund over a 3.6 billion euro loan to help stabilize the country's currency. >> the value of the egyptian pound has slid to rec
many complained that authorities do little to prevent or punish sexual crimes. demonstrators are hoping attitudes will begin to change. >> i don't know how much of security will change, even after all of this. i hope it will be out there in the minds of some people, some kind of consciousness will come. >> prosecutors have said they will seek the death penalty if the men are convicted, but experts caution that moving too quickly could give the defendant's for appeal if they are...
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but by doing so they face censorship, imprisonment and even worse. and that is unlikely to change in 2013. >> we are go to leave you now with the chancellor's new year's address. >> thanks for keeping us company this half-hour.
but by doing so they face censorship, imprisonment and even worse. and that is unlikely to change in 2013. >> we are go to leave you now with the chancellor's new year's address. >> thanks for keeping us company this half-hour.
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he's putting pressure on the bank of japan to do more. >> it's clear he wants prices to rise. they will conduct monetary easing to reflect the prime minister request for a 2% inflation target. this comes as prime minister abe called for more cooperation for his administration and the bank of japan. >> translator: during the cent allower house election campaign i call eed for the central banko set a 2% inflation target and take bold, monetary easing steps. i want the bank to take this into consideration when it forms monetary policy. >> translator: the government and the central bank have had monetary discussions three times a month. we will continue to exchange with the government. >> they hope to get certain guarantees from the government. these include not having to state when the inflation target will be achieved and the flexibility to change policy if prices rise with no economic recovery. it's not only the bank of japan that will play a role to get out of inflation, the abe will also have a part. support on cutting edge medicine and school efforts to reduce bullying will
he's putting pressure on the bank of japan to do more. >> it's clear he wants prices to rise. they will conduct monetary easing to reflect the prime minister request for a 2% inflation target. this comes as prime minister abe called for more cooperation for his administration and the bank of japan. >> translator: during the cent allower house election campaign i call eed for the central banko set a 2% inflation target and take bold, monetary easing steps. i want the bank to take...
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even below freezing, ice crystals do not expand. on thi service company from barcelona is sampling the supercooling freezers. this mushroom was frozen a year ago. >> it smells like the first day. >> mm-hmm. >> it's from last year. >> reporter: they also try an oyster. it's one year old, too. >> if you say it's frozen, then the people will say, uh, maybe the quality is not good. but if you don't say it, they won't notice. >> reporter: norio awade developed the technology. he was inspired by stories of 4 million-year-old mammoths being discovered unchanged. >> translator: i thought there must be a way to make frozen food last longer, like the mammoth. >> reporter: he thought magnetic changes in the earth may have contributed to the phenomenon. he started by coiling copper wire around a cylinder for ho holding food to produce a magnetic field. he tried countless cylinders and magnetic technology, spending 40 years to make the freezer he has today. he can freeze food in its freshest state by preventing cells from breaking down. people o
even below freezing, ice crystals do not expand. on thi service company from barcelona is sampling the supercooling freezers. this mushroom was frozen a year ago. >> it smells like the first day. >> mm-hmm. >> it's from last year. >> reporter: they also try an oyster. it's one year old, too. >> if you say it's frozen, then the people will say, uh, maybe the quality is not good. but if you don't say it, they won't notice. >> reporter: norio awade developed the...
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why is he doing all? well, japan's new government is stepping up efforts to revive the sluggish economy. and the prime minister is reopening the council on economic and fiscal policy. that's to come up with mid to long-term measures. the council is a key part of abe's economic plan along with a new task force that will work out specific recovery steps in the short term. the council will be made up of economy-related ministers, four private sector specialists, and the head of the central bank. they're holding their first meeting today for the first time in about 3 1/2 years. they had never convened during the previous administrations. at the meeting abe is expected to urge the prompt compilation of a draft budget for the next fiscal year starting april. he'll also likely ask members to present by june a longer-term plan and a new path toward fiscal health. now, the council plans to work withing bank of japan governor maasaki shirakawa, who's one of the members. they'll figure out how to boost cooperation b
why is he doing all? well, japan's new government is stepping up efforts to revive the sluggish economy. and the prime minister is reopening the council on economic and fiscal policy. that's to come up with mid to long-term measures. the council is a key part of abe's economic plan along with a new task force that will work out specific recovery steps in the short term. the council will be made up of economy-related ministers, four private sector specialists, and the head of the central bank....
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security council, but how do the people in mali feel about it? >> they are extremely grateful for an intervention because it came exactly at the moment when it was needed. they completely support it. for example, when you go downtown, -- these days, france is really the biggest friend of mali. >> the fighting in mali is already having an impact in neighboring algeria. al qaeda deftly militants claim to be holding as many as 41 foreign hostages, many of them westerners, after attacking gas facilities in algeria. the u.s. has confirmed its nationals are among those being held. two people were reported killed when gunmen stormed a site. the gas facility near the libyan border is jointly run by bp, norwegians that oil, and the algerian government. washington now where president barack obama has unveiled sweeping gun proposals, setting the stage for a real showdown with gun rights activists. he said the legislation would help end what he called an epidemic of gun violence. >> obama urged congress to acquire universal background checks on gun buyers an
security council, but how do the people in mali feel about it? >> they are extremely grateful for an intervention because it came exactly at the moment when it was needed. they completely support it. for example, when you go downtown, -- these days, france is really the biggest friend of mali. >> the fighting in mali is already having an impact in neighboring algeria. al qaeda deftly militants claim to be holding as many as 41 foreign hostages, many of them westerners, after...
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german luxury brands are still doing well. bmw has released figures showing healthy profits in 2012. then the bmw is overtaking them all. almost everywhere in the world. the munich-based carmaker reported healthy sales last year, not just in china and the united states but also in europe. worldwide, some 1.5 million cars were purchased in 2012, an increase of almost 12% and a new record. vw subsidiary audi also scored a record, selling 1.4 million high-and cars and posting similar gains. mercedes sales hit a record high as well with 1.3 million cars sold around the world, up almost 5% on the previous year. mercedes, however, finds itself in the slow lane in china. the stuttgart-based company's pour sales were mostly self- afflicted. it had supply chain problems. the parent company says it wants to catch up with bmw and audi and is targeting 2020 as the year it hopes to be back on top of the luxury sector. >> global food prices fell by 7% in 2012 according to the united nations food and agriculture organization, which did its f
german luxury brands are still doing well. bmw has released figures showing healthy profits in 2012. then the bmw is overtaking them all. almost everywhere in the world. the munich-based carmaker reported healthy sales last year, not just in china and the united states but also in europe. worldwide, some 1.5 million cars were purchased in 2012, an increase of almost 12% and a new record. vw subsidiary audi also scored a record, selling 1.4 million high-and cars and posting similar gains....
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the first term he did not do that. maybe change is coming in the second term. >> realisticly, how far can he get? >> he might come farther than we all think. because he has changed his strategy for a second term. we got a glimpse of that last week. he is trying to mobilize public opinion before he tries to do anything politically. he does it with campaign style events, a lot of money and advertisements. we saw it work for the fiscal cliff debate. seems to be working for the debt ceiling debate. expect every major issue in the coming months and years to be a major campaign style event. >> obviously it sounds like there will be a lot of focus domestic issues. what about foreign policy? >> history shows us that presidents in their second term focus more on foreign policy than the first term and try to forge a legacy. bill clinton did that in his second term. barack obama will try to focus more on the middle east, maybe more on syria. the most pressing issues are domestic. his voters expect him to act on that. he will atta
the first term he did not do that. maybe change is coming in the second term. >> realisticly, how far can he get? >> he might come farther than we all think. because he has changed his strategy for a second term. we got a glimpse of that last week. he is trying to mobilize public opinion before he tries to do anything politically. he does it with campaign style events, a lot of money and advertisements. we saw it work for the fiscal cliff debate. seems to be working for the debt...